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Nintendo Switch now $379 in Canada

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Nintendo Switch now $379 in Canada

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Even in shoppers? It says $399.99 in this week's 20X flyer. Wondering if they actually update the price when I go there tomorrow :rolleyes:
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mymuro wrote: Even in shoppers? It says $399.99 in this week's 20X flyer. Wondering if they actually update the price when I go there tomorrow :rolleyes:
The price drop was just announced/launched today and their flyer was probably already being printed by the time Nintendo announced the price drop
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sachinbahal wrote: The price drop was just announced/launched today and their flyer was probably already being printed by the time Nintendo announced the price drop
Yeah I know. Just wondering if they r competentSmiling Face With Open Mouth And Smiling Eyes enough to update the price. Maybe I should give them a call after dinner.
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When would be the next 20x event? Wondering if I should get it tomorrow or wait.
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I saw this, was there a corresponding US price drop as well?
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Confirmed $379 at shoppers too.
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Canadian dollar is dropping though? unless Switch is getting a North American/worldwide price cut?
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Nintendo prices separately in Canada and the US. Check the prices on the next eShop sale for example and you'll see the Canada/US prices don't line up with the exchange rate, typically in our favor.
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I’m new to the switch. Games seem expensive. The console didn’t come with a game. Any suggestions to get started? Also, what’s the best place to buy games? Any discounts?
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second2none wrote: I’m new to the switch. Games seem expensive. The console didn’t come with a game. Any suggestions to get started? Also, what’s the best place to buy games? Any discounts?
I agree, got one for the kids for their birthday. Only to be shocked by the pricing Nintendo has placed. $80 games? $100 controller? I got Mario Kart for them during the EB games 50% deal if you got a Switch. Other than that, I'll probably just shop Kijiji for used games. They should not be priced the same as PS4/Xbox games. Good thing is the games they play doesn't require a 2nd joy-con and they like playing Fortnite which was free.
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Kkhan15 wrote: I agree, got one for the kids for their birthday. Only to be shocked by the pricing Nintendo has placed. $80 games? $100 controller? I got Mario Kart for them during the EB games 50% deal if you got a Switch. Other than that, I'll probably just shop Kijiji for used games. They should not be priced the same as PS4/Xbox games. Good thing is the games they play doesn't require a 2nd joy-con and they like playing Fortnite which was free.
Agree and disagree.

Some first party titles are easily worth the $80. I think they could even get away charging $99 CAD for a title like Zelda or Mario and people would still buy it. On the other hand, crap like 1, 2, Switch should have been included for free, and they should have priced many last-gen games at the $40-50 range.

Definitely look on Kijiji if you're not in a rush to buy a game. There are also a ton of amazing indie games in the $10-$40 range.
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superfresh89 wrote: Agree and disagree.

Some first party titles are easily worth the $80. I think they could even get away charging $99 CAD for a title like Zelda or Mario and people would still buy it. On the other hand, crap like 1, 2, Switch should have been included for free, and they should have priced many last-gen games at the $40-50 range.

Definitely look on Kijiji if you're not in a rush to buy a game. There are also a ton of amazing indie games in the $10-$40 range.
I can agree with that comment. To me Mario Kart is worth the $80 as we would play it as a household, but for now its the 2 of them (trying to avoid that $100 controller) lol
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Kkhan15 wrote: I can agree with that comment. To me Mario Kart is worth the $80 as we would play it as a household, but for now its the 2 of them (trying to avoid that $100 controller) lol
I grabbed my Switch during a 20x PCO points event and used the points towards a second joy-con :) Also picked up a pro controller but I don't even use it that often. Are you thinking pro controller or another joycon?
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superfresh89 wrote: I grabbed my Switch during a 20x PCO points event and used the points towards a second joy-con :) Also picked up a pro controller but I don't even use it that often. Are you thinking pro controller or another joycon?
Joycon, kids aren't really into games that would be of benefit from a Pro.
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The Pro controller is the most ergonomic way to play games on the Nintendo Switch IMO.

The best deal on them thus far are the eBay coupons for $15 off $75+ to bring it down to $64
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The coupon codes come up every two to four weeks and if you are patient enough to wait for shipping.
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mymuro wrote: Even in shoppers? It says $399.99 in this week's 20X flyer. Wondering if they actually update the price when I go there tomorrow :rolleyes:
sachinbahal wrote:
The price drop was just announced/launched today and their flyer was probably already being printed by the time Nintendo announced the price drop
mymuro wrote: Yeah I know. Just wondering if they r competentSmiling Face With Open Mouth And Smiling Eyes enough to update the price. Maybe I should give them a call after dinner.
inocent wrote: When would be the next 20x event? Wondering if I should get it tomorrow or wait.

The next 20x event is for Beauty Products only.

20x the points when you spend $75.00 or more on beauty products (Saturday, August 25 to Thursday, August 30)
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Looking to get the switch now for the kids, now that we sold the wii u. BB had a deal last week with 1 game (mario), that we just missed. Just wondering if these type of bundles show up regularly? Do i need to wait until Xmas? As I don't see many bundles. Only looking at BB as I will be redeeming Visa points for gift card.
BB has one right now with a different game that I'm not interested in. Mario and Go Kart should be enough to keep them busy. Along with Fortnite...How's Splatoon? Is that something the kids would enjoy?
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milhouse611 wrote: Looking to get the switch now for the kids, now that we sold the wii u. BB had a deal last week with 1 game (mario), that we just missed. Just wondering if these type of bundles show up regularly? Do i need to wait until Xmas? As I don't see many bundles. Only looking at BB as I will be redeeming Visa points for gift card.
BB has one right now with a different game that I'm not interested in. Mario and Go Kart should be enough to keep them busy. Along with Fortnite...How's Splatoon? Is that something the kids would enjoy?
pokemon bundle and smash brothers bundles incoming for the holiday. Kids these days have a low attention span, it depends what their friends are playing is whats most important.
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